Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop, promote, and maintain a wide range of volunteer opportunities within the organization
• Recruit, interview and place applicants for volunteer work
• Survey staff regularly to assess needs for volunteer assistance
• Maintain volunteer service descriptions for each volunteer assignment
• Ensure volunteers are staffed to support the various areas of operations, to include visitor areas, exhibits and educations, special events, development, and assist with marketing/communications
• Recommend the most efficient use of volunteers, appropriate volunteer/supervisory mix, and future workforce needs to support volunteer program operations.
• Conduct and/or arrange for volunteer orientation and training
• Schedule all volunteer activity
• Develop and manage volunteer policies, procedures, and standards of volunteer service
• Communicate staff/visitor feedback with volunteers
• Organize and participate in volunteer recognition programs and special events
• Maintain accurate records and provide timely statistical and activity reports on volunteer participation
• Identify and attend recruiting events within the community to attract qualified candidates
• Confer with volunteers to resolve grievances and promote cooperation and interest.
• Assist with budget development for volunteer programs
• Answer general and in-depth questions about sea turtle patients in our hospital.
• Conduct presentations to audience of up to 200 people, ranging from pre-K to senior citizen age groups about our mission and work
• Participate in special programs, including summer camp and outreaches
•  Interpret rehab procedures and feeding techniques to the public
• Aid our Education staff in updating displays in our facilities

Qualifications:

• Positive, energetic, and extremely good communication skills
• Strong public speaking ability
• Willing to learn or have experience in Volgistics software for volunteers
• Proficient in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexibility with varying weekly work schedule
• Ability to easily speak and interact with audiences of all ages from small children to senior citizens
• Comfortable with various extreme weather conditions, including high heat and extreme cold fronts
• Excellent ability to multi-task
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Bilingual English-Spanish highly preferred